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1954 Map of Roper South, 1965 Print
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1954 Map of Roper South

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Roper serves as the primary settlement on this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of human industry and the dense marshlands of the Albemarle-Pamlico peninsula. The landscape is defined by extensive drainage projects, with a network of engineered waterways including the Lewis Canal, Canal A, and Canal B cutting through the saturated soils. To the south and east, the transition from the Dismal Swamp into Lees Mills Swamp illustrates the region's reliance on water management for agriculture and settlement. Educational infrastructure is noted with the inclusion of Clemons High Sch and a secondary High Sch. The vast open waters of Phelps Lake dominate the southeastern corner, while the Newland Main Road and an old Tramway provide the necessary terrestrial links across the low-lying terrain of Skinnersville.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain